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I have an older American Standard kitchen faucet (installed around 1950) with a leaking spout. I have removed the spout, cleaned out all the old packing after removing the tempered steel split o-ring and slipping the retaining nut off of the spout. I do not believe repacking is going to keep it from leaking and the split ring is not holding when I tighten the retaining nuts. I need some parts. Where do I find them?
Re: I have an older American Standard kitchen faucet...
If you have a payless cashways in your area they carry americanstd. faucets and plumbing fixtures.I think that some K-Mart and sears stores do also. Hope this helps you. Thanks
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Hi! If there are no leaks from around the spout, you can remove the spout and apply silicone lube to the spout o-rings and resemble. If it is still hard to move ,replace the o-rings.
The base of spout is like a nut unscrew then lift off spout install new o-rings be sure to use plumbers grease or vaseline to coat new o-ring ,reinstall as was disassembled that should take care of problem.You may need a strap wrench to remove spout base nut.
If you have properly replaced the diverter assembly, there is either a problem with valve or debris was left in the valve from old diverter when new diverter was installed. Disassemble diverter by pulling spout back off. remove new diverter and check valve. Cup your hand over faucet and turn cold water handle on to attempt to flush any debris left behind. Try several times then reassemble. If this doesn't do the trick then replace. Get a quality filtering system and take care of your new faucet by making sure it's dry and polished after use. You won't be replacing your fixtures as often from calcium and corrosion.
at the spout near the base is an echeion ring. turn this counterclock wise then pull up ring to expose the neck,pull spout straight up.this echeion cap holds on the spout to the base there are plastic parts inside so be careful when pulling apart.
Your question is: You have an American Standard two faucet in my kitchen and the base of the spout leaks at the base. How do you remove it and replace the washers?
Are we talking about an American Standard two HANDLE faucet or one of the single handle models?
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